Tasting Notes: At some point in the middle 1960’s Amilcare, with the help of a cousin and the goading of the not-yet-famous Italian food journalist Veronelli, planted a couple acres of Fogarina vines behind his mother’s... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alberto Loi Cannonau di Sardegna Sa Mola is floral with spicy hints of white pepper, cardamom, and clove. The palate has dusty red berries, wild herbs and a balanced acidity.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alberto Oggero Roero Bianco is from 20-30 year old organic Arneis vines. More texture and body than a typical Arneis, but not less fragrant, this elegant white has peach pit, spiced apple and almond notes that... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Aldo Rainoldi Rosso di Valtellina San Gregorio is from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the mountainous Valtellina area of Lombardia. Ruby red color. Medium-bodied, particularly fresh and fruity: hints of currants,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone is a modernly produced style of amarone, and as such showcases very typical characteristics of dried figs, plums, and currents. Thes rich and desiccated fruit notes are coupled with a vibrant... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Fieramonte has imposing structure and depth. The wine is a beautifully bright, intense and compact ruby color, with very lively highlights. The nose opens slowly,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini La Grola has scents of black-skinned berries, tobacco, and roasted coffee bean. Full-bodied palate with ripe black plum, licorice, and black pepper.
Estate History: La Grola is a famous hill in the... Read More
